This is because the vein valves in your body whose job it is to regulate the flow of blood have undergone more wear and tear than someone in their 30s. The older you are, the more stress your veins have been put under, and the more likely signs of that strain will pop up.

And that stress manifests itself in the form of varicose veins, or other venous problems.

So, for those of you that are seniors, it is time that you really start paying attention to your vein health and consider vein treatment if you sense anything amiss with the regular function of your veins.

Why?

Here are the reasons why seeking vein treatment as a senior is of great import, and the signs you should be paying attention to.

Limited Physical Abilities

If you are suffering from vein pain that is keeping you from being able to partake in physical activities such as running, walking, cycling, or anything else that you usually are involved in, then it is a good idea you talk to a vein specialist to get your vein health looked at.

Feeling Uncomfortable

The discomfort that comes along with venous disorders can greatly range.

Here are some of the things you may feel:

Pain

Heaviness

Burning

Throbbing

Dull pain

If you’re feeling any of the above, then you want to talk to a vein specialist about vein treatment.

Blood Clots

As you age, the chances of developing blood clots become more likely. Your blood flow slows down, which puts you at risk of blood clots. Many seniors find themselves taking blood-thinning medication to help regulate their blood flow, and this is something you will want to discuss with your doctor.

You may find that treating your varicose vein problems may have to wait until the blood clots are gone.

Swelling

This swelling happens as a result of your blood pooling, which means fluid leaks out of your vein and into your leg tissue.

While compression stockings are a great aid in keeping swelling down, sometimes the problem goes deeper than that. Your vein specialist will know whether compressions stockings are all you need, or whether there is more to it.

Bleeding

As you age and your varicose veins develop more, little cuts can become a bigger problem than you imagined. Because the veins are close to the surface of the skin and are filled with blood, just a tiny nick can mean some heavy bleeding.

Thus, it may be a good idea to treat the veins so that bleeding doesn’t continue to be a problem.

Leg Ulcers

Leg ulcers are sometimes caused as a result of untreated vein problems.

They tend to happen around the calf and ankle areas and are in no shape or form fun. They also can result from diabetes, so you will definitely want to set up an appointment with a vein specialist to determine the true cause of the ulcers.

Skin Infection

If varicose veins cause swelling in your legs that is left untreated, then you may be left with a skin infection.

If you start to notice that your leg is swollen, painful, and red, it would be in your best interest to book an appointment with a vein doctor to start your vein treatment.

Though not every senior is in need of vein treatment, the odds are 50/50 that you will. And if you’re suffering from any of the above symptoms, the best thing you can do is call Vein Clinics of America to set up a free consultation with one of our vein specialists.

By diagnosing the problem, our vein doctors can help come up with a treatment plan so you no longer suffer from any of the above symptoms.

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